House of the week: Hard to keep the heart in check for this dreamy Sherwood Queenslander

With the romance of a wide frontage framed by age-old trees and a picture-perfect 1930s house complete with gabled roof line, leadlight windows and wide verandahs, it’s high on charm.

Owner Susan Chenoweth was not immune to these charms when she fell head over heels for it nearly four years ago.

Susan Chenoweth with her children Emilie (left) and Sam in their home at 23 Weinholt Street, Sherwood. Photo: Tammy Law

“We were living in Graceville at the time, we had three primary school-aged children and we needed to find something bigger for our family,” she said.

“This house was very classic and quite timeless with the beautiful features like the bay windows and the cornices and fretwork. It had a wonderful feel and so much space. It was just perfect for the kids moving into their teenage years.”

The Chenoweths fell for not just the house, but also the idyllic lifestyle it offered. Situated on the high side of Sherwood, it’s walking distance to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum, shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as bus and train connections.

The light and bright living room leads out to the back deck. Photo: Place Estate Agents

“It’s such a quiet street, there’s no through traffic and you’ll often see all the kids in the street playing cricket or riding their bikes up and down the street,” Ms Chenoweth said. “It’s just such a good location for a family.”

The previous owners had already carried out a substantial renovation, bringing the original features back to life and extending the home into a sizeable family property, which included building a self-contained space with a second kitchen, rumpus, bathroom and two bedrooms downstairs. The house now has five bedrooms, three bathrooms and multiple living spaces, including a gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry.

The rear of the property faces northeast, so the living areas are bathed in natural light and capture breezes in the warmer months. The deck overlooking the expansive backyard and swimming pool — the house sits on 810 square metres of land — has been one of Ms Chenoweth’s favourite spots to relax.

23 Weinholt Street, Sherwood, is set on 810 square metres of land. Photo: Place Estate Agents

“At this time of the year it’s so beautiful — the deck is sunny and warm and it’s so peaceful. It’s just a wonderful house to live in,” she said.

Place agent Ann-Karyn Fraser said she’d been inundated with inquiries since the property hit the market.

“Obviously the young families love it, the families with teenagers love it and I’ve also been overrun with interstate and out of suburb buyers,” she said. “Properties like this catch people’s attention immediately.”

The deck is one of Ms Chenoweth’s favourite spots to relax in the house. Photo: Tammy Law

Surprisingly, there had also been interest from a lot of downsizers, Ms Fraser said.

“You wouldn’t think this is a downsizer-sized house but some of the families in this area have been in massive homes, so something this size on this block size is the perfect next step in the area they love,” she said.

Ms Fraser said she had consistently been getting feedback from buyers in the early $2 million range.

Leadlight window love: Susan Chenoweth at the entrance to her Sherwood home. Photo: Tammy Law

“This is the type of house that people want to buy in Sherwood — dreamy, gorgeous Queenslanders on large blocks on a beautiful street. It ticks all the boxes,” she said.

The house is for sale and open for inspection this Saturday, July 21, from 1-1.30pm. See more about 23 Weinholt Street, Sherwood at domain.com.au/2014485636.